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Manufacturers

$1,982Weekly Pay

Weekly Pay

Earnings are median for full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax, including amounts salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours (cat. no. 6306.0), Customised Report.

ModerateFuture Growth

Future Growth

The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change, compared to all other occupations. Possible ratings are

Very strong growth

Strong growth

Moderate growth

Stable

Decline

Lower unemploymentUnemployment

Unemployment

A lower unemployment rate shows people who work in this job are less likely to be out of work than people who work in other jobs.

22,000 workersEmployment Size

Employment Size

Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
Sources: ABS Labour Force Survey (custom trend) for 4-digit occupations (e.g., ANZSCO ID 1112) and 2016 Census for 6-digit occupations (e.g., ANZSCO ID 111211). As the figures come from different sources, the 6-digit figures may not sum to match the 4-digit totals.

Very high skillSkill level rating

Skill Levels

Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job tasks. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job. Entry level jobs often need no prior training or experience. Possible ratings are

Very high skill – 5+ years training or experience, or a Bachelor Degree or higher

High skill – 3+ years training or experience, or an Associate Degree or Diploma

Medium skill – 3+ years training or experience, or a Certificate III/IV

Lower skill – 1+ year of experience, or a Certificate II/III

Entry level – High School or Certificate I

79% Full-Time
Full-Time Share

Full-Time Share

Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

47 hours
Average full-time

Average full-time hours

Average full-time hours is the actual hours worked in this job per week, by people who work full-time hours in all of their jobs combined.

48 yearsAverage age

Average age

This is the average age of all workers in this job. See the Prospects page for the full age profile.

24% femaleGender Share

The number of people working as Manufacturers (in their main job) grew strongly over the past 5 years and is expected to grow over the next 5 years: from 22,000 in 2018 to 23,600 by 2023.Job openings can come from new jobs being created, but most come from turnover (workers leaving).There are likely to be around 10,000 job openings over 5 years (that's about 2,000 a year).

Size: This is a medium sized occupation.

Unemployment: Unemployment was below average in 2018.

Location: Manufacturers work in many regions of Australia.

Industries: Most work in Manufacturing; Construction; and Retail Trade.

Earnings: Full-time workers on an adult wage earn around $1,982 per week (higher than the average of $1,460). Earnings tend to be lower when starting out and higher as experience grows.

Full-time: Many work full-time (79%, higher than the average of 66%).

Hours: Full-time workers spend around 47 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours).

Age: The average age is 48 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Many workers are 45 years or older (59%).

Gender: 24% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).

Employment Outlook

Number of Workers

Year

Number of Workers

Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Department of Jobs and Small Business trend data to May 2018 and Department of Jobs and Small Business projections to 2023.

Year

Number of Workers

2008

27500

2009

18500

2010

21100

2011

24800

2012

21400

2013

19300

2014

18200

2015

20100

2016

22200

2017

28600

2018

22000

2023

23600

Weekly Earnings

Weekly Earnings (Before Tax)

Earnings

Manufacturers

Source: Based on ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours (cat. no. 6306.0), May 2018, Customised Report. Median weekly total cash earnings for full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate. Earnings are before tax and include amounts salary sacrificed. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the skills and experience of the worker and the demands of the role. These figures should be used as a guide only, not to determine a wage rate.

Earnings

Manufacturers

All Jobs Average

Full-Time Earnings

1982

1460

Main Industries

Main Employing Industries (% Share)

Main Employing Industries

Industry (% share)

Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Industries are based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC 06).

Main Employing Industries

Industry (% share)

Manufacturing

83.9

Construction

3.8

Retail Trade

3.3

Wholesale Trade

2.7

Other Industries

6.3

States and Territories

NSW

VIC

QLD

SA

WA

TAS

NT

ACT

Employment by State and Territory (% Share)

State

Manufacturers

Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Share of workers across Australian States and Territories, in this job compared to the all jobs average.

State

Manufacturers

All Jobs Average

NSW

28.2

31.6

VIC

31.2

25.6

QLD

20.4

20.0

SA

8.0

7.0

WA

9.1

10.8

TAS

2.2

2.0

NT

0.3

1.0

ACT

0.5

1.9

Age Profile

Age Profile (% Share)

Age Bracket

Manufacturers

Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile of workers in this job compared to the all jobs average.

Age Bracket

Manufacturers

All Jobs Average

All Jobs Average

15-19

1.3

-5.0

5.0

20-24

4.1

-9.3

9.3

25-34

13.0

-22.9

22.9

35-44

22.3

-22.0

22.0

45-54

26.8

-21.6

21.6

55-59

12.7

-9.0

9.0

60-64

9.5

-6.0

6.0

65 and Over

10.2

-4.2

4.2

Education Level

Highest Level of Education (% Share)

Type of Qualification

Manufacturers

Source: ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study). Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.

Type of Qualification

Manufacturers

All Jobs Average

All Jobs Average

Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate

3.6

-10.1

10.1

Bachelor degree

11.9

-21.8

21.8

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.6

-11.6

11.6

Certificate III/IV

30.7

-21.1

21.1

Year 12

19.7

-18.1

18.1

Year 11

6.5

-4.8

4.8

Year 10 and below

18.0

-12.5

12.5

Extensive manufacturing experience is needed to work as a Manufacturer. Formal qualifications might be useful but aren't essential. Manufacturers often complete a certificate III or IV.

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Skills

Monitoring

Keeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.

Judgment and decision making

64% Skill level

Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.

Coordination with others

63% Skill level

Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.

Management of personnel resources

63% Skill level

Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, and choosing the best people for the job.

Reading comprehension

61% Skill level

Reading work related information.

Abilities

Workers use these physical and mental abilities.

Deductive reasoning

61% Skill level

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.

Oral comprehension

61% Skill level

Listen to and understand what people say.

Oral expression

61% Skill level

Communicate by speaking.

Inductive reasoning

57% Skill level

Use lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.

Problem spotting

57% Skill level

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.

Activities

These are kinds of activities workers regularly do in this job.

Guiding and directing staff

83% Skill level

Guiding and directing staff, including setting and monitoring performance standards.

Negotiating and resolving conflicts

78% Skill level

Handling complaints and disagreements, and negotiating with people.

Communicating within a team

76% Skill level

Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.

Making decisions and solving problems

75% Skill level

Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems.

Planning and prioritising work

75% Skill level

Deciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.

O*NET is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.The skills and importance ratings on this page are derived from the US Department of Labor O*NET Database Version 21.2, 11-3051.00 - Industrial Production Managers.

Learn about the daily activities, and physical and social demands faced by workers. Explore the values and work styles that workers rate as most important.

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Demands

The physical and social demands workers face most often are shown below.

Electronic mail

100% Important

Use electronic mail.

Telephone

98% Important

Talk on the telephone.

Face-to-face discussions

97% Important

Talk with people face-to-face.

Responsible for outcomes

96% Important

Take responsibility for the results of other people's work.

Teamwork

93% Important

Work with people in a group or team.

Values

Work values are important to a person’s feeling of satisfaction. All six values are shown below.

Independence

86% Important

Work alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.

Working conditions

81% Important

Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.

Relationships

76% Important

Serve and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.

Achievement

71% Important

Results oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.

Recognition

71% Important

Advancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.

Support

71% Important

Supportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.

Interests

Interests are the style or type of work we prefer to do. All interest areas are shown below.

Enterprising

100% Important

Starting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.

Administrative

86% Important

Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.

Helping

48% Important

Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.

Practical

38% Important

Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

Analytical

33% Important

Ideas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.

Creative

19% Important

Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.

O*NET is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.The skills and importance ratings on this page are derived from the US Department of Labor O*NET Database Version 21.2, 11-3051.00 - Industrial Production Managers.